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She emphasized the need for regular medical examinations to help identify any strange diseases and to seek prompt treatment to avoid the sudden deaths that were common in Ghanaian society.
Ms. Mensah made the call in an interview with the Ghana Press Agency (GNA) in Accra, on the sidelines of a medical awareness program organized by the Gold Coast Medical Foundation in collaboration with the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and the POS Foundation.
The health screening exercise, which registered more than 350 beneficiaries, aimed to provide free medical care to residents of the Weija-Gbawe municipality and surrounding areas.
Ms. Mensah, who is also a member of Weija-Gbawe constituency in the Greater Accra region, said medical screening was also intended to help some people who could not afford to go to the hospital for regular exams.
She stressed that it was therefore important to organize initiatives such as medical extension programs to allow people, especially the less privileged of society, to have access to these screening exercises. , thus knowing their status.
The Deputy Minister congratulated the Gold Coast Medical Foundation, an American organization, for providing health care to communities across the country.
Dr. Kwabena Boakye, co-founder of the Gold Coast Medical Association, said that exercise recipients had been screened for hypertension, nephropathies, hepatitis B, diabetes , prostate cancer and blood pressure, as well as a bad cancer examination.
He added that the medical team had found that many people were suffering from high blood pressure and that they were taking their medication for about a month and that, when they were exhausted, they were not able to to return to the health centers.
He added that another challenge was that the majority of recipients did not have funds for drugs.
As part of the outreach program, he offered free medication and also educated voters on the importance of living in good health.
Dr. Boakye, who indicated that the Foundation would be in Ghana until June 13, added that "we offer free screening and medication; however, serious cases will be referred to the nearest hospital for further examinations. "
Patrick Kwesi Brako Kumor, Director General of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, said health issues were a priority, ensuring that people have access to health care and that voters are able to stay healthy. perform their duties and conduct their business.
With regard to malaria prevention measures, the Assembly has taken steps to ensure that the drains are de-inked and will soon provide garbage cans in the various houses to prevent people from picking up.
"But at the end of the day, for us to succeed, we must remind our people that the health of citizens depends on us, we must make sure that we do what is necessary. it's all about change of attitude, "he added.
Mr. Michael Nti Mensah, former secretary of Weija Taxi Station SCC, congratulated the Gold Coast Medical Association for its visit.
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